High frequency transformers and high Q factor inductors formed using epoxy-based magnetic polymer materials
| Patent Number: | 6873241 | 
| Issued: | 3/29/2005 | 
| Official Filing: | View the Complete Patent | 
| Abstract: | An electrical component in the form of an inductor or transformer is disclosed which includes one or more coils and a magnetic polymer material located near the coils or supporting the coils to provide an electromagnetic interaction therewith. The magnetic polymer material is preferably a cured magnetic epoxy which includes a mercaptan derivative having a ferromagnetic atom chemically bonded therein. The ferromagnetic atom can be either a transition metal or rare-earth atom. | 
| Filed: | 3/24/2003 | 
| Application Number: | 10/395,993 | 
| Government Interests: | STATEMENT OF GOVERNMENT INTEREST This invention was made with Government support under Contract No. DE-NA0003525 awarded by the United States Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration. The Government has certain rights in the invention. |